Fill in these words related to our national day of
Independence.This puzzle is
good for younger students.

History and the 4th of July

Even though Independence Day wasn’t celebrated in
America until after the War of 1812, it remains the single most important
holiday in American history.On
July 4th, 1776, the United States claimed their Independence from
England.Foreign laws and powers would
govern America no longer!The
countries first great leaders established their own Democracy, a government by
the people for the people.The
concept of social equality and individual rights was in place.Once this happened, it didn’t
take long for the rest of the world to take notice and soon stories of the
‘American Dream’ were spread across foreign lands.

The Statue of Liberty

It was said that America held true promise for those intent
on creating their own destiny and carving a place for their fortunes.Upon entering American waters,
travelers on oversized ships would lay eyes on the Statue of Liberty… a
long time symbol of freedom and gift from the country of France.They would then take the ferry to Ellis
Island where they would begin the long, grueling process of gaining entry into
the states.From photographs of
this time period we can see many diverse cultures, each vying for a new life.

The Signing of the Declaration of Independence

The document that gave immigrants these rights after gaining
access to the Unites States was the Declaration
of Independence.This
Government declaration was established to insure and secure rights of
individuals to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.It also gave American citizens the
right to alter or abolish their government and replace it, were it to become
destructive, with one that insures their safety and happiness.What this document was to the rights of
the American people, so was the Constitution to the legal framework of the
United States.Established on
September 17th, 1787, the Constitution
established justice, insured domestic tranquility, provided for the common
defense, promoted general welfare, and secured the Blessings of Liberty to
everyone and their posterity.These two documents together were the foundation of our nation.

It’s important to learn the history of your country.We must not forget the hardships those
who came before us experienced in order to gain the freedoms we sometimes take
for granted.So raise a flag, have
a picnic, gather with friends and family, and when you hear the sound of
fireworks as they light up the 4th of July night sky… remember
your happiness today is because of the men and women who were willing to give
their lives in order for you to be free.